SOLUTION: im having trouble with the problem 0.3x-0.2(3-5x)= -0.5(x-6). ive looked at the examples in the book and i still dont understand. if anyone could please help that would be great!
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Question 555134: im having trouble with the problem 0.3x-0.2(3-5x)= -0.5(x-6). ive looked at the examples in the book and i still dont understand. if anyone could please help that would be great! Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.3x - 0.2(3-5x) = -0.5(x - 6)
Multiply what's inside the brackets:
.3x - .6 + 1x = -.5x + 3
Combine like terms
.3x + 1x + .5x = 3 + .6
1.8x = 3.6
x =
x = 2
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Check solution in original equation
0.3x - 0.2(3-5x) = -0.5(x - 6)
replace x with 2
0.3(2)- 0.2(3-5(2)) = -0.5(2 - 6)
.6 - .2(3-10) = -.5(-4)
.6 - .2(-7) = +2
.6 + 1.4 = 2; confirms our solution
